• Financial Analyst II

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    Position Summary:

    The Financial Analyst II is responsible for a variety of functions within the Research and Safety Division (RSD) Sales Analytics team such as financial reporting, commercial team support, variance analysis and more. This role would work with a collaborative team of other Analysts to ensure our commercial and finance business partners are supported.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly key metric management reports

    + Supervise daily sales activity explaining variances to AOP and anomalies in the data

    + Prepare monthly close reporting

    + Partner with team members and other areas of Finance to problem solve and address issues within the organization

    + Assisting in the forecasting and planning for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasts

    + Calculate and pay customer rebates

    + Prepare several different types of standard reports to support our customers and Sales Team

    + Maintain customer and sales organization data to ensure accurate reporting

    + Problem solve multi-system variances for accuracy

    + Support the finance organization with financial reporting surrounding metrics including sales, cost, margin, booking, backorder among others

    + Collaborate with other members of the team to share knowledge and help out teammates where needed

    + Ensure accuracy, quality and integrity of financial data

    + Ad-hoc reporting, as the need arises

    + Perform other related duties as assigned

    Desired Qualifications:

    + Demonstrated experience in the areas of financial reporting, internal control, forecasting, analysis, and accounting knowledge through professional and/or educational background

    + Exhibit initiative and the Thermo Fisher Scientific. 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

    + Consistent track record of making logical assumptions, identify trends, and analyze and communicate variances to varying levels of management

    + Prepare and develop well defined analysis as well as presentations

    + History of participating on teams as well as the ability to build organizational relationships both within and outside of their department or function

    + Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively to ensure deadlines are met

    + Support operational improvement actions and teams

    + Proven history of successful organizational change

    + Dedication to continuous learning, demonstrate a desire to advance and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities

    + Experience with MS Access, COGNOS, SQL, Visual Basic, Microsoft Power BI, tabular data models, multi-dimensional data models or similar technical experience are desired

    Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business

    + Ability to work independently and handle daily, weekly and monthly deliverables

    + Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal communication skills

    + Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience with the Microsoft Office suite

    + Proven experience with databases, data tools and data analysis

    + 1-3 years of meaningful work experience

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.